Fired Up!
Collector’s Edge Premiere, 11-7-25
AACG introduces Collector's Edge, with a thoughtful panel discussion about "Reflections on Artists, Connections, and Stewardship." The panel includes gallerist David Austin, collector Tom Kasten, artist Clifford Rainey, collector Larry Sibrack, and artist Toots Zynsky, who will share a favorite or formative experience that shaped their connection to the Studio Glass movement and the relationships that deepened their connection to the art community.
Mathieu Grodet, 10-3-25
Mathieu Grodet will share a brief retrospective of his work, before diving into an exciting conversation about his reproduction of a 2,000-year-old Egyptian murrine! He will explore the difficulties that arise when reproducing such an old artifact, the questions that surface during that process, and what was the base model the ancient glass workers used in their original creation so many years ago.
Carmen Vetter, 8-1-25
Carmen Vetter, who creates "paintings" from glass using the kiln-form technique, discusses her process and the progression of her career and her work.
Amanda Simmons, 6-6-25
British artist Amanda Simmons, who creates exquisite objects using the kiln-form technique, talks about her process and takes us through the progression of her career and her work.
Daniel Clayman, 5-2-25
Cast glass pioneer Daniel Clayman, discusses his transition from years of creating pedestal-based objects to making large-scale architectural sculpture including his latest monumental installation in Toledo called "Ripple," created with 2,744 individual glass lenses. Clayman also shares his experience with public art and his approach to large-scale projects, from idea to completion.
UK Artist Colin Reid, 4-4-25
UK artist Colin Reid discusses the arc of his career from its inception to the present day and shares the process and inspiration of his award-winning sculptures. Includes a documentary about his studio practice and work.
Karen Browning, 3-7-25
UK artist Karen Browning discusses the evolution of her career in art, what led her to glass, and her current work. Karen studied architecture before cast glass captured her attention. Since then, glass has been a recurrent medium throughout her career as an artist. Sponsored by Mark Holford and Habatat Galleries.
Nancy Callan: Forces at Play, 2-7-25
Artist Nancy Callan discusses her work in the current Museum of Glass exhibition "Nancy Callan: Forces at Play," which received an AACG grant. This is Callan’s first museum survey, highlighting the multitude of ways Callan has used hot glass as a canvas for her perspectives on the world around her. Thank you to AACG members Anne and John Oppenheimer who sponsored this program.
AACG 2024 Awards Presentation, 11-6-24
AACG presents our 2024 annual awards to Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC), Hilltop Artists, Carolyn and Richard Barry, and Becky Benaroya. Learn about the awardees and hear presentations from PGC and Hilltop Artists.
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